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climbing is a wonderful way to discover the diversity and uniqueness
of Malaysia’s natural landscape ranging from the dense tropical
rainforest in the low lands to the montaine vegetation -in the upper
elevations.
From
easy walks in the cool comfort of the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia
to the more challenging mountains of Sabah and Sarawak, there are
mountains to tempt every level of climber.
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Beginners
can start with the well-marked trails and friendly atmosphere
of popular locations such as Gunung Jerai in Kedah, Gunung Korbu
in Pérak and Gunung Tangsi in Negeri Sembilan where most
outings take two to three hours to complete.
For
those wanting more than a weekend adventure, choose a summit
that requires a journey through the wilderness first. One
can ascend Gunung Gagau in Taman Negara in a day’s climb,
but to reach the base of the mountain you need to travel by
river for two days.
For
a more challenging climb, head to Gunung Tahan, the highest
point in Peninsular Malaysia.The 130 kilometer return journey
takes up to 9 days and traverses over rainforest, rivers and
mountain ridges. An experienced guide is required.
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Gunung
Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia at
4093m is located in Kinabalu Park, Sabah. It is accessible
to all trekkers. The Summit Trail leading to Low's Peak is
equipped withclear paths and ropes to climb step rocky sections.
Exotic plant life such as the Necklace Orchid can be seen
on the climb.
Gunung
Trusmadi is reached by a difficult week long climb through
mossy forest, steep hills and rain swollen rivers. Upon reaching
the summit, you will be rewarded with ine of the best views
of Gunung Kinabalu and a chance to see the remarkably large
and rare pitcher plants only found on the ridges of Trusmadi.
Other
mountains can be climbed in two days as long as you are fit
enough to tackle the steep terrain. Gunung Santubong is one
of the most popular mountains in Sarawak with its spectacular
of Kuching.
Guides
will be needed on the tough trek in Sarawak's Gunung Penrissen.
The 1329m vertical scramble to the top can be completed in
a day or two.
The
long uphill walk to the sandstone summit of Gunung Mulu takes
four days and passes through primary jungle, swampy patches
and clumps of colourful rhododendrons before the white clouds
disperse to reveal the massive limestone outcropping of Gunung
Api just across the valley.
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| Mountain
Name |
Height |
State |
| Gunung
Jerai |
1217m |
Kedah |
| Gunung
Korbu |
2183m |
Perak |
| Gunung
Tangsi |
2707m |
Negeri Sembilan |
| Gunung
Ledang |
1276m |
Johor |
| Gunung
Tahan |
2187m
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Taman
Negara, Pahang |
| Gunung
Gagau |
1376m |
Taman
Negara, Pahang |
| Gunung
Brinchang |
2032m |
Cameron
Highlands, Pahang |
| Gunung
Beremban |
1840m |
Cameron
Highlands, Pahang |
| Gunung
Jasar |
1696m |
Cameron
Highlands, Pahang |
| Gunung
Perdah |
1529m
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Cameron
Highlands, Pahang |
| Gunung
Kinabalu |
4093m |
Kinabalu
Park, Sabah |
| Gunung
Tambuyukon |
2580m |
Kinabalu
Park, Sabah |
| Gunung
Trusmadi |
2643m |
Sabah |
| Gunung
Silam |
883m |
Lahad
Datu, Sabah |
| Gunung
Lotong |
1667m |
Maliau
Basin, Sabah |
| Gunung
Penrissen |
1329m |
Sarawak |
| Tama
Abu |
2113m |
Kelabit
Highlands, Sarawak |
| Bukit
Batu Buli |
2082m |
Kelabit
Highlands, Sarawak |
| Bukit
Batu Lawi |
2046m |
Kelabit
Highlands, Sarawak |
| Bukit
Batu |
2092m |
Hose
Mountains, Sarawak |
| Bukit
Batu Iran |
2018m |
Sarawak |
| Gunung
Mulu |
2376m |
Sarawak |
| Gunung
Santubong |
810m |
Sarawak |
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